Tag: Russell Westbrook
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, LeBron James, Mavericks
Clippers
Star forward Kawhi Leonard waited a quarter-and-half to make his first NBA appearance in more than a year, but he said the wait didn't...
Lakers Expected to Wait Until After Thanksgiving to Pursue Trades
While the Lakers clearly have some work to do, and have been linked to several Russell Westbrook trades, it does not seem as if...
Pacers’ Myles Turner Lands on Ball Boy’s Foot in Warmups, Sprains Ankle
Pacers center Myles Turner was held out of the season-opening game vs. the Wizards after suffering a sprained ankle during pregame warmups, as Scott...
West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Suns, Lakers
Warriors
While the Warriors apparently remain upset over forward Draymond Green punching guard Jordan Poole during practice, they are not looking to trade him this...
LeBron James After Loss: Lakers ‘Not a Team That’s Constructed of Great Shooting’
Star forward LeBron James was clearly a bit disheartened by the Lakers' season-opening loss to the defending champion Warriors, pointing out what he perceives...
East Notes: Cavs, Caris LeVert, Pacers, Raptors
Cavaliers
Cavs small forward Caris LeVert was wearing the same color practice jersey as starters guards Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell and forward Evan Mobley,...
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Expected to Miss 3-4 Weeks
Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder is expected to miss 3-4 weeks following thumb surgery, coach Darvin Ham told reporters, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Schroder...
Lakers to Start Engaging Teams on Russell Westbrook Trades
While the Lakers have pumped the brakes on potential Russell Westbrook trades, it appears that it won't be long before they start revving that...
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Suffers Finger Injury, Status TBD
Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury, leaving his availability for the season opener in doubt, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Schroder,...
Lakers Exploring Idea of Bringing Russell Westbrook Off Bench
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and point guard Russell Westbrook are exploring the idea of Westbrook coming off the bench and "quarterbacking" the second unit...
West Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Pelicans, Lakers
Warriors
If the Warriors weren't receiving their championship rings on opening night, they just may have suspended forward Draymond Green for his practice altercation with...
Pacers, Buddy Hield Open to Trade
The Pacers and Buddy Hield are open to a trade ahead of the season, assuming it makes sense for both sides, per Shams Charania,...
West Notes: Jazz, Collin Sexton, Lakers, Timberwolves
Jazz
While Collin Sexton came off the bench in the Jazz's preseason opener, he chalked that up to being brought along...
LeBron Shoots Blanks in Preseason Opener, But Lakers Aim to Keep it Moving
LeBron James finished 0-of-7 shooting in the Lakers' first preseason game, a home loss to the Kings. But at least we got another look...
